2023 Honda Civic Type R - Review by Mark Fulmer

The Fastest Badest and Healthiest Civic Yet

Mark Fulmer
Executive Producer, Editor
THE AUTO CHANNEL

Why "healthiest" you ask? Well, isn't it healthier to workout both left and right legs rather than just the right? As one of the very few manual transmissions, it effectively keeps blood pumping through both legs. It helps your heart and releases a bunch of endorphins into the brain. This is also the logic that just might convince your significant other that 43K is good for both your physical and mental health.

It's hard to find the right adjectives to describe driving the Type R other than perfect fun. The handling makes you feel like you can handle anything the road gives you. Spending some track time should be a requirement. It is a very good idea to have hands-on knowledge of both the car and you, the driver. After all here are the numbers:
Engine/Motor: 2.0-Liter I4, Turbocharged
Horsepower: 315 @ 6,500 RPM
Torque: 310 lb-ft @ 2,600-4,000 RPM
Drivetrain: Front-engine, FWD
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual Transmission
VTEC Engine
Dual-Axis Front Suspension
Brembo Brakes

The interior is quite RED and the front seats are red-y for track or street depending on driver girth.
Front head room 39.3 in.
Front leg room 42.3 in.
Front shoulder room 57.0 in.
Front hip room 54.3 in.

The rear seats do the job but it helps if front seat folk give an inch or so.
Rear head room 37.1 in.
Rear leg room 37.4 in.
Rear shoulder room 56.0 in.
Rear hip room 48.9 in.

The infotainment system features wireless Apple CarPlay and includes track features. Engine data is displayed, and it also comes with the Honda LogR datalogger.

Safety systems are extensive which is very good and they include:
Blind spot and lane departure warnings
Accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear cross traffic alert
Driver attention alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Stability control
Traction control
4-wheel ABS
Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
Emergency braking assist
Tire pressure monitoring
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Engine immobilizer

The Type R Civic with manual transmission can be one of your your favorite aerobic systems as well as flat out crazy fun.